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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.40, 29,999.10 and 6,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.40, 29,999.10 and 6,849.80 is: 10,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.40 : 29,999.10 = 6,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.40/29,999.10 = 6,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.40x = 29,999.10 × 6,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.40x = 205,487,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,487,835.18/19,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.70

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